Shimla, Feb. 23 -- Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is going to purchase about 700 buses to strengthen the transport services in the state.

The decision in this regard was taken during the 159th meeting of the HRTC board of directors held on Saturday.

Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who holds the transport portfolio, addressing the media after meeting, said, "It has been decided that more than 700 new buses, including nearly 350 electric ones, will be introduced. 297 electric buses and 250 type-1A diesel buses have been approved and 24 super luxury AC diesel buses will be added to the fleet. He said the re-tendering process for 100 Tempo travellers has been initiated. Four quick response vehicles will be deployed for e...